Their meal came and they talked about the party for tomorrow and how much fun she had hoped it would be. Everyone of his brothers were bringing a guest. Harper and Mickey was bring Heather, Tubby was bringing his girl MaryAnn, Heny was bring his boy friend Andrew, and JJ was bring his girl Cynthia.
"That is 14 of us then?" Ariel asked.
Marcus went through the guest list again and counted. "Yes it does, how are you so fast at counting?"
"I don't know I just can see the numbers. Are you sure your mom and dad are not coming?"
"No I don't think they are. Plus when dad finds out I have that property you won't want to be around for it." He said.
"Ok, I just want you to be happy. I love you even though you try to buy me stuff." She laughs.
The next day Ariel got everything ready for the party. She put on her new red sundress over her swimsuit.
First to arrive was JJ and Cynthia. He went right to work on getting the grill ready and Cynthia went for a swim.
Harper, Mickey, and his mother Heather were the next to arrive. The guys helped JJ and Heather helped Marcus in the kitchen.
Heny and Andrew came next. They both went straight to the changing room to find suits to swim in.
Harrison and Kimberly were next but when Ariel greeted them they walked right pass not saying anything. Lily did say hi but was pulled away and taken to the back yard.
Last was Tubby and MaryAnn.
"It's nice to meet you." Ariel said.
"Thank you for inviting me. I hope we can be friends." MaryAnn said.
"Me too. Lets head to the yard. If you want to swim we have extra suits. Robert can show you were they are."
"Bobby is the sweetest, he already told me there was going to be swimming so I brought my own."
"She is trying out for the Olympics next year." Tubby said.
"Really, that is wonderful. Let me know when your tryouts are and I'll go to cheer you on. I just love swimming myself."
"Yes I know. I have seen your Mermaid show. You are great." MaryAnn said.
"Thank you."
As the party got going Ariel was sitting by the pool with George. She was telling him of the opportunity Marcus was telling her about and she wanted to know his opinion.
"I think that would be great. When we were growing up there was not a chance to learn things like swimming or cooking. Kids like us need programs just like the rich kids do. Do you think you can do it?"
"Yes, My grandmother ran an afterschool program all my life teaching young girls to sew and cook. I would like to give back just like her. With my connection I think I could get this program going by next year." Ariel said.
"I could not help but over hear. You need help?" Kimberly asked.
This suprised Ariel very much but she smiled and said "Yes, I'll need lots of help."
"I use to help with fundraising for the children's center. Then when it closed down I had nothing to do."
"Fundraising is one of the areas we are going to start. I could really use some help here. I know how to order supplies and rides but unsure how to get sponsors and workers. I usually just help make calls and swim at these things."
"Then I am your woman." Kimberly smiled. "Your not anything like I thought. I should of trusted my bff when he said you were not after his money but had his heart."
"Believe me, we fight over money a lot. My grammy said that money needs to be earned with hard work. I strive for that everyday but he keeps trying to spend money on me. I only want to spend what I earn. I don't need fancy cloths and jewels."
"I was once the same way, but now I just go with the flow. When I first started dating Harrison, he got upset I cooked him a dinner. Said that cooking was a servants job. I told him that not only did I cook but that I would be cooking a lot for him. I have not been in the kitchen now for a few years. I really miss it."
They talk like two old girlfriends and Marcus watched from the kitchen window. He was glad this party was working the way she had planed.
When the food was ready everyone gathered to eat. The noise level increased as everyone sat around and talked. After dinner everyone said their goodbyes and Kimmy would be talking to Ariel next week and start to go over their plans.
"Marcus forgive me please. She is wonderful. I really do want to help with this project."
"Kimmy, I knew if you would give her a chance you would like her. She has a big heart but I know I take up most of it. Thanks for being here for me."
"Any time. I need to get that little redhead home now." She kissed his cheek before heading to the car where her husband and daughter were waiting.
"Ariel where are you?" he called shutting the door.
"Kitchen"
He walked in finding her putting the food away. "Leave the dishes, we can clean up tomorrow. I am tired now."
She walked over and put her arms around his neck and kissed him. "Ok"
"Where is my Ariel and what have you done to her?" He laughed picking her up and carrying her out the door.
She giggled as kissed him again.
"My little Mermaid will you be mine tonight?" He asked kicking open the bedroom door.
She wiggled in his embrace and when he put her down she pulled him into the bathroom. She slowly stripped him out if his shorts and shirt then stripped herself.
Marcus was quite afraid he would say something to stop this. They had yet been intimate and he was hoping that would change soon.
Ariel stood on her tip toes to kiss him before pulling him into the shower.
"Am I going to do all the foreplay if so then I think you will be sleeping in the guest room tonight?" She smiled as she rubbed soap up and down his body.
"Ariel, I am scared. What are your plans tonight?"
"I was going to let you have your way with me but now?"
With that he pulled her into a kiss. He forced the kiss deeper as she wrapped her body around his. His hands explored her body and when he could not take it anymore he carried her to the bed.